Polish It Up-Tuesday’s DIY Tip

Since you all think I am a slacker when it comes to completing my mom’s kitchen project, I just want to share with you one of the other projects I had been working on simultaneously. In the adjacent dining room area, I painted the walls the same color as the kitchen and freshened up the old hutch. We debated about whether to paint it or not, but since the wood is still quite lovely and a honey golden brown, we decided to keep it stained. The problem? It was faded from being next to the sliding glass doors that lead to her deck and scratched from years of daily use. This time, I turned to Old English Furniture Polish with Scratch Cover.

This is an oil with stain in it, so it hides the scratches while it polishes and rejuvenates the surface, bringing back its original glow and shine. Very simple, just put some on a rag (use gloves folks, this stuff stains!) then wipe it over the surface.

For the really deep scratches

I actually just poured a bit right into the area, let it sit for a moment and then wiped it away. This is a door before:

and this is the same door after (these photos are NOT retouched in any way)

Unfortunately, I never took a before photo of the entire hutch. BUT, this is the hutch today:

Deep, rich, glowing color and depth of shine. Super easy and quick. No buffing necessary. Just wipe on

and then wipe off.

Done. And no, I was not compensated in any way for pitching this product. I have been using it for years and think its awesome. I thought you should know about it too. Simple as that. That’s my DIY Thrifty tip for Tuesday. And it just goes to show ya-sometimes you don’t need to start from scratch…just cover them up! Susan

Hi Traci- normally I just delete silly comments and spam but I think your comment requires a response. The cupboard doors are absolutely the same. I did the work myself and the cupboard was not changed in any way except for polishing with the Old English Scratch Cover. I recently read a comment by another blogger who was shocked by the negative comments that people leave on their blogs and Facebook pages. Apparently anonymity gives people the gall to say whatever they feel like, good or bad, without any consequence. My blog is my word, and if people believe that I am misinforming them just for a good story, then I will be out of business. I do my own work, I speak the truth about it and I never falsify information for the sake of the press. Thank you.

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I am a country stylist and decorator. I am a folk artist, avid DIY'er, fab furniture flipper and an all-around handy-woman. The power tools in our house belong to me! Daisies are my favorite flower, summer is my favorite season, pinot grigio my drink of choice and I love anything nautical or by the sea. Family comes first, everything else is just décor.